I painted the concrete dock and built the support for the water tank. I was going to add individual nails to all the drilled (#80) holes but I used a tiny brush to add a drop of AI to each hole and I

A bit more paint....still not exactly where I want it...but I'll wait till its planted and has some details on it....the last shot is the end I'm putting towards the back of the building...this will b

I have found the drill bits made by Rodgers are one of the best I have used. They come in a a small base with a cover #80 to #60. They very in price depending on where you get them. Get the Rodger one

I may be a bit late on this thread, but I get my drill bits from Gyros Precision Tools. I have purchased all the drill bits from #50-#80 and use them in my pin vice as well as my Dremel tools. I've

.3mm = #81

.3mm = #81

Amazon has them. Just search Paper Stump. I got a set #1-#6. They make up to #8, but that looks a bit large.

Then I drilled #80 holes on each side of each paint can and gently inserted the wire handle so they actually move like the real ones:

#8083 - Eureka Springs Boiler House

I know you said you're not 100% finished. About the only suggestion I have would be on Picture #8 (the back side with the "Old Gold" sign). I'd make sure to get some weeds and shrubs growing on both

Epoxy the two pieces together and while it's setting, you want to check the hole on the bottom of the barrel for the brass support (piece #8) and the stack (piece #9) to make sure everything will line

thanks- I sometimes think my stuff always looks like it's covered in moon dust- but when you look at photos of the prototypes (in this case the Sierra RR machine shop)- everything looks like it's cove

There are 13 machines in total not counting the electric motor in the prototype - with the SW kits I have them all now. The #812 engine will power the line from outside the shop instead. Plus I need t

here's the ME- #812 engine. It's not quite finished yet:

For the steam engine (ME-#812) kit the driver wheel is noted as 54" so assuming it has a rotational speed of 200 to 300 RPM, the wheel on the line shaft should then be about the same size… makes sens

Sorry that should be kit #812 I believe

#5 Winter 1994 #6 Spring 1994 #7 Summer 1994 #8 1995

Fantastic Bill, the roof colours and finish in pic #8 is just awesome.

-dedicated plastic, metal, wood files (large #8's and needle/jeweller's)

Thanks Alan and Wes. I very much appreciate your comments and following along. It's hard to believe I'm working on kit #8; only 2 to go. :>(